NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Lexus LX 600 Safety Record
The 2026 Lexus LX 600 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Lexus LX 600 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning there are no federal star ratings or an associated Safety Index available for this model year. This absence of data prevents any assessment of its crashworthiness. The federal record does show a single recall campaign, addressing a powertrain transmission solenoid issue. Additionally, NHTSA has received one unverified owner complaint.
The 2026 Lexus LX 600 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall and a Light recall-and-complaint burden band, according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Lexus LX 600?
The 2026 Lexus LX 600 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving its structural and occupant protection unrated. No sibling years of the current LX 600 generation have been tested for reference. The vehicle currently sits in the Light burden band, indicating a low volume of recalls and complaints relative to the overall NHTSA database. However, this designation reflects volume only and does not speak to crashworthiness. A single recall has been issued for the 2025 and 2026 model years, addressing a transmission solenoid condition in the automatic powertrain, which can affect vehicle control. The only complaint on record pertains to a service brake concern; this remains an unverified allegation with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Lexus LX 600 have any recalls?
The 2026 LX 600 is subject to one recall campaign, issued jointly covering 2025 and 2026 LX 600 vehicles, addressing a defect in the powertrain automatic transmission solenoid. The NHTSA record does not include a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data provided. Owners should verify current remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION26V094000
Risk: A damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.
Reported 2026-02-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Lexus LX 600?
NHTSA has logged one owner complaint for the 2026 LX 600. The reported component is Service Brakes. This is an unverified consumer allegation submitted to NHTSA and has not been established as a confirmed defect. The record shows zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths associated with that filing.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Lexus LX 600?
A specific transmission solenoid recall for the 2026 LX 600 warrants attention from potential buyers. Before purchase, any used unit's VIN should be checked against the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm the remedy has been applied.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Lexus LX 600, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year; the absence of a result is a data gap, not a safety verdict.
- One recall is on record for the 2026 LX 600, covering a powertrain automatic transmission solenoid defect shared with the 2025 model year; owners should verify remedy status by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- The only NHTSA complaint logged for this model year is an unverified allegation involving Service Brakes, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported in that filing.
- The 2026 LX 600 falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, which reflects low federal filing volume for this model year and is not a measure of crash performance or occupant protection.
FAQ2026 Lexus LX 600 safety questions
Was the 2026 Lexus LX 600 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Lexus LX 600 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2026 Lexus LX 600. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Lexus LX 600?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2026 Lexus LX 600. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus LX 600 2026.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.